Nik Voglar ensured a draw for Slovenia U18 with a magnificent long-range shot in their first friendly match in Bosnia and Herzegovina (VIDEO)
Photo: Nogometna zveza Slovenije
All national team paths evidently lead to Bosnia and Herzegovina. In recent days, there was a visit by Slovenia U16, which, in the company of the host team, Greece, and Hungary, won a development tournament under the auspices of UEFA. Now, Slovenia U18 has also tested its skills in this country. Coach Mišo Brečko and his team played the first of two friendly matches, scoring both goals and drawing 1-1.
The hosts took the lead in the 36th minute when the ball deflected off Marko Kramberger from Maribor and ended up behind the back of goalkeeper Lan Jovanović, who plays for Aluminij. Slovenia equalized in the 77th minute when Aljaž Zabukovnik stepped up. The Domžale player attentively followed his team’s action, then was the first to reach the rebound and decided to shoot from 20 meters. The 18-year-old struck the ball really well, sending it low past the helpless Bosnian goalkeeper.
“A good test and an opportunity for many new players. Some took it better, some perhaps a little worse. That’s what friendly matches are for,” said coach Mišo Brečko to the NZS website. Slovenia U18 will play their second game on Thursday, also in Zenica, starting at 11 a.m.
Brečko’s squad played the opening friendly match in Zenica with the following lineup: Jovanović, Tomšič (from 46′ Lorbek), Bohinc, Voglar, Zabukovnik, Bendra (from 62′ Vitamvas), Jakupović (from 46′ Koren), Jelen (from 74′ Nikić), Kramberger (from 62′ Petrovič), Vrabec (from 46′ Hrvatin), Grlić (from 74′ Bajc).
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Author: editorial Football Planet